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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.94, 12,998.11 and 2,426.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.94, 12,998.11 and 2,426.57 is: 3,639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.94 : 12,998.11 = 2,426.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.94/12,998.11 = 2,426.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.94x = 12,998.11 × 2,426.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.94x = 31,540,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,540,823.78/8,666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.21

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